Raisio - Company Announcement

Raisio raises its EBIT estimate for 2011

Raisio plc, Stock Exchange Release, 20 December 2011

RAISIO RAISES ITS EBIT ESTIMATE FOR 2011

Raisio plc adjusts its February 2011 released guidance, which has been carried
forward unchanged in the Interim Reports. 

The adjustment of 2011 guidance is based on the growth completed by the Group
during the growth phase and on the good profitability development of branded
operations acquired in Great Britain. During the end of 2011, the Group does
not expect to implement other growth projects whose expenses would place a
significant burden on EBIT. 

Adjusted guidance for 2011:

Raisio's net sales from continuing operations for 2011 are estimated to amount
to EUR 550-560 million. EBIT is expected to be well above 5% of net sales, but
likely to remain below 6%. 

Previous guidance repeated in the Interim Report for January-September on 8
November 2011: 

Raisio continues implementing its growth phase according to plan. We expect net
sales growth for 2011, especially for the Brands Division. In terms of the
Group's development, it remains essential to pay attention to the impact of raw
material price volatility on net sales. Activeness in growth projects brings
extensive costs in relation to the company size, thus undermining profitability
in the short term. The Group's target is to maintain the earlier profitability
level of 4-5% also during the growth phase. 

Raisio's Financial Statements for 2011 will be published on 14 February 2012.

RAISIO PLC

Heidi Hirvonen
Communications and IR Manager
Tel. +358 50 567 3060



Further information:
Matti Rihko, CEO, tel. +358 400 830 727